How to cash a settlement check without bank account

If you need to cash an insurance settlement check, stop by your local Money Services – it’s quick, easy and secure.

For a secure way to cash your insurance settlement check, visit your nearest Money Services. There’s no need for enrollment, so we can help cash your check quickly, and our friendly team of store associates will be able to answer any questions you may have. We’re open late so you can drop by at a convenient time that suits you.

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How to cash a settlement check without bank account

How to cash your

The process for cashing your insurance settlement check is the same as cashing any other check with Money Services. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Find us – Search for your local Money Services using our store locator tool.

  • Bring your check – Take your check to your local Money Services – the fee will be deducted from the cash you get back.

  • Bring your details – Make sure you bring the valid ID, and know your Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number.

  • Cash your check – Our friendly in-store team will give you your money right away.

What you need to

To cash a check at your local Money Services, you need to bring your check, know your Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number, and bring a current, valid ID. The types of ID accepted are:

  • Driver’s License (US Only)
  • State‐issued ID
  • Military ID
  • Resident Alien ID
  • Matricula Consular ID
  • US-issued passport
  • Tribal Nation ID or Reservation ID

How to cash a settlement check without bank account

Where can you

You can cash your insurance settlement check at a location that’s convenient for you. We have many Money Services across the country, so you won’t need to travel far to find one. Use our store locator to find your nearest Money Services.

Find a check cashing store

Visit a local store to cash your checks—search by state, city or ZIP code to find your nearest Money Services.

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Understanding your

An insurance settle check will be given to you after an insurance company has agreed to pay you a sum of money following a claim. Kroger can only cash single party insurance checks, this means payable to one person.

Fees*

  • Check cashing fees* start at $3 with Shopper’s Card for checks up to $2,000.
  • Fees* for checks between $2,000.01 and $5,000 start at $5.50 with Shopper’s Card.

*Fees & limits vary by state. Check your local Money Services store for exact fees and limits in your area.

How to cash a settlement check without bank account

08/18/2018

Around 20% of Americans don’t have a bank account*. But that doesn’t mean they can’t cash a pay check or insurance settlement check. There are many ways to cash a number of checks without having a bank account.

Whether you’re a temporary or contract worker, and you have a payroll check, or an income tax refund check, you don’t have to go to a bank or need a bank account to cash it.

Just take it to your nearest Money Services location for it to be processed with our check cashing service. As we’re open evenings and weekends – unlike most bank branches – you can cash your check with us even if the bank is closed.

Where can I cash a check without a bank account?

There are a number of places and ways you can cash a check, including:

  • At Money Services. You can cash a range of different checks at your local Money Services, including payroll or government-issued checks. Find your local Money Services using the store locator.
  • At the issuing bank. If you’ve received a check from the bank, you can usually cash it there, too. Remember to take your ID.
  • Using Prepaid Cards. You can load the value of your check onto a prepaid card at Money Services, to be spent at your local grocery store or to withdraw in cash at an ATM.

What type of checks can be cashed without bank account?

You can cash almost any type of check without a bank account.

At Money Services, you can cash the following checks:

  • payroll
  • income tax refund
  • government
  • insurance settlement
  • 401 (k), retirement disbursement
  • business
  • Western Union® or MoneyGram® issued Money orders.

You can also unload or get cash off your debit card at Money Services up to $5,000 or get cash off your card when buying groceries for up to $300. We don’t accept starter or personal checks, or third party checks at this time.

How to cash a large check without a bank account

Checks of a value over $5,000 are considered ‘large checks’, and the process of cashing them is slightly different.

If you want to cash a check that’s over $5,000, you’ll usually need to visit a bank and you may have to wait a while to get your money. Under Regulation CC, banks may take up to seven business days to process large checks.

If you want to cash a large check without a bank account, you’ll need to visit the bank or credit union that issued the check to you. If you’re not an account holder, you may also be charged a fee for the service. These vary depending on state and store.

The required ID will vary depending on where you’re planning to cash your check. You will need a valid photo ID at most stores, and at places like the Bank of America, you’ll need two forms of ID – one of which will need to be photo ID.

To find out more, visit our check cashing page.

*https://www.fdic.gov/householdsurvey/2015/2015report.pdf

What is the best way to cash a settlement check?

Check-cashing and payday loan stores can be a good option for those who do not possess a bank account or where the check is too large to be cashed in at a retailer. Photo ID will be required. Check-cashing stores can charge considerable fees, often based on a percentage of the amount cashed in.

Can Walmart cash my settlement check?

Retail or Convenience Store Several retail chains offer check cashing services. Walmart cashes a wide variety of checks that include legal settlement checks.

Can I cash a settlement check at the issuing bank?

Cashing a Settlement Check with the Issuing Bank The swiftest route to your funds is to cash the check with the issuing institution. This will almost always lead to a briefer hold on funds. The issuing bank will usually request two forms of ID – a passport and driver's license, for example.

Can you cash in a check if you don't have a bank account?

Cash your check at the issuing bank Banks and credit unions aren't required to cash checks for noncustomers, but many banks will cash a check that is written by a checking account holder at that bank, even if it is payable to a noncustomer.